Giovanni Molinari

Aquaculture Extension Associate
Giovanni Molinari smiles in a suit.

Biography

I am responsible for the design, construction, and management of the wet labs and fish systems in the MNSG Aquaculture Lab. I will work closely with other Minnesota Sea Grant staff, U of M extension educators, and Sea Grant extension educators to provide outreach and improve aquaculture production across Minnesota and the Great Lakes region. 

My research interests focus on larval culture, recirculating aquaculture systems, and improving sustainable production of bait and food fish. 

Education & Certification

Ph.D. - Zoology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

M.S. - Zoology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

B.S. - Fisheries and Wildlife
Michigan State University

Outreach Projects

Minnesota Sea Grant Aquaculture Lab

MNSG Aquaculture Lab

The MNSG Aquaculture Lab is a training, demonstration and research facility on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus to introduce interested students and potential farmers to different concepts of aquaculture.

Upcoming Events

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Aquaculture Leadership Academy Session 1

national aquaculture extension workshop 2027

2027 National Aquaculture Extension Conference

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Aquaculture Leadership Academy Session 2

News Releases

2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy banner featuring a dark blue fish background, large outlined “2027” text, and Texas and Minnesota Sea Grant logos.

National program will bring aquaculture extension professionals to Minnesota and Texas

Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant have announced the 2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy, a national professional development program for early- and mid-career aquaculture extension

Cover image for “A Guide for Increasing Production of Golden Shiner for Use as Bait in Minnesota,” June 2026, featuring a Golden Shiner held in a person’s hand.

New guide evaluates Golden Shiner baitfish production strategies in Minnesota

Minnesota Sea Grant and its partners published a new guide to help current and prospective fish farmers explore Golden Shiner production and help address Minnesota’s annual baitfish shortage.

National Aquaculture Extension Workshop (NAEW) 2027 banner. June 7-10, 2027, Duluth, MN

Save the Dates: 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop

Join aquaculture extension and outreach professionals in Duluth, Minnesota, from June 7–11, 2027, for the National Aquaculture Extension Workshop.